Parts and Functions of a Plant

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2. Parts and Functions of a Plant

Click on the labels to read about each part of the plant.
petal
anther
stem
leaf
roots

3. Leaf

Leaves make food for the
plant from carbon dioxide
in the air and sunlight.

4. Petal

Petals attract insects to
the plant.
Plants need insects to bring
pollen they have collected
from other flowers so they
can make seeds.
Petals are bright colours to
attract the insects.

5. Roots

Roots absorb minerals
and water from the soil.
The roots also help the
plant anchor in the soil
and stay upright.

6. Stem

The stem transports
water around the plant.
It also holds the plant
upright so it can get
more sunlight.

7. Anther

The anther contains
pollen which brushes
onto insects when they
land on the flower.
The pollen is moved by
insects to other
flowers.